Chris leaned down, grabbed something and placed it on the table.
The big vase was holding a variety of mini alcoholic beverages, and
they were arranged between tissue paper, shot glasses, and soda. “A broquet,
dude. Drink up.”

*Not an S.K.’s original. I wish I’d thought of it.

**Actual characters from my upcoming novel Static.

***Not an actual scene. Thank goodness.

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Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Posting is first Wednesday of every month. Click here for more info.

This will be VERY short: I'm insecure. That's it, I'm done.

Too short? Okay, let's see . . . I'm nervous my A to Z posts are too silly. But they're written and finished and I have two other things that are freaking me out. What? Glad you asked (or glad I asked for you—take your pick). My writing goals for the year are backed up. I'm way behind on Static and on the other MS I had planned on finishing (and publishing) this year. On the other hand, I would never rush a job and release before it's ready . . . so I'm freaked out, but I'm okay with it at the same time.

More than anything I'm disappointed in me. Life happens and we have to be ready to deal with its many surprises. So that's what I'm attempting to do: deal with set backs while accepting not everything is in my control, but still applying pressure so I keep on going.

55 comments:

As long as there is rum in there, I would gladly accept a broquet. I am right there with you on the whole backed up thing. Still the important thing is putting out a great product. We will get there and life is just going to have to learn to listen to us, lol.

I am not a writer beyond what little I do on my blog. I much prefer picture, researching, providing links but one of the reasons I've kept up blogging is that the occasional writing required keeps me from losing any ability I have. Moving forward after setbacks is something I'm very familiar with. Being kind to yourself about delays caused by situations outside of your control.

No self-defeating mindset allowed. You're doing just fine, and being backed up only means you have a lot of work to do, not that you're not doing anything. As for silly posts, I for one think silly works really well during this massive Challenge.

First of all, silly A to Z posts are my favorite. Short and silly and gave me a smile and I showed it to my work mates because they roll like that. haha. We ALL have times when the schedule doesn't go as planned and life gets in the way. It's the reason we have frustrations and conflicts to actually write about. Otherwise, what's the point. Good luck and looking forward to more silliness.

I love the silliness and would only hope you'd get sillier as time goes by. As far as time management, well...you obviously need to keep chatting with me or your life will fall apart. After that, you can budget the hours in whatever way you choose.

First, I'd so take that broquet! Second, Goals are great, but life is fluid. Planning an entire year is good, but take time regularly and adjust your goals. Don't feel bad about having to push back something. Add new things as they come up. Good luck!

lol Until Alex culls the list. Love it. And yes, polishing is important...I just feel like the year is slipping through my fingers really fast. Ah well...I can always ask for hubby to give me a broquet :D

I know people - guys and gals - who'd love a broquet even if they're not unhappy about something. Great idea! lolDon't be insecure about the A-Z posts. We're all in the same boat - but thank goodness we don't have to market and sell them, right?

I am behind on my writing goals too. I am so guilty of spending too much time on facebook and blogs...pretty much everything but writing. I need to start keeping a log of word count to make myself accountable.

A broquet - funny and clever. I'm behind where I want to be with my novel too. It's tough. I just want to finish, but then, I rushed myself the first time, and I know that's not a good idea to do again. So . . . I'm going to get it done when I get it all done. My proofreader has been sending me awesome and specific notes every few days - chapter by chapter, and I don't want to go to press without the process being complete. (not to mention that pesky last two chapters that I still haven't finished for the 3rd draft - I'm thankful my proofreader was willing to take "most" of the draft.)

I'm glad you're getting feedback, Tyrean. I'm such a control freak I can't let my MS out of my hand until the whole thing is done and to my satisfaction. Even if I know its going to change a lot depending on their feedback. Ugh. We'll get it done. We will!

*giggling! Cheers for that! And hey, don't stress the deadlines. I did that and boy, I paid for it later. Just do what you can. I'm where you are (behind schedule) so I know the pressure and disappointment in oneself, but that kind of negatively and pressure serves no one (I keep reminding myself). Best of luck! X

As for IWSG: I'm so behind on my writing goals that I didn't even get an IWSG post up, nor do I have all of my A to Z posts written yet, nor have I written much of anything aside from movie reviews and non-fictional update-type things on the blog in so long I can't even remember. Yes, there are other things that are my primary focus at the moment (i.e. the topic of my A to Z posts) but does that mean I'm not down on myself for falling so far behind in writing? No, of course not.

All I can say is: it happens. We do the best we can, and things catch up when they catch up. You will finish Static, you will get to work on your other MS- it'll happen. Maybe just not in the timeline you'd like. Just keep writing.

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Hi, I'm S. Katherine Anthony. I'm a make-stuff-upper, an award-winning author, and a bestseller on Amazon. I love to write, read, and transport myself into the world of imagination. I am also a mother of two, a wife (of one), and the author of Kineticand Static.